Re: Wrestling 2017-18:

Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 6:09 am

by Tom Nolette

USM Huskies@usmhuskiesCongrats to @USMwrestling coach Mike Morin! After leading the Huskies' to a program-best weekend at the Northeast Regional Tourney, Coach Morin picked up a well-deserved honor #GoHuskieshttps://t.co/L6jKRw0RBc

Re: Wrestling 2017-18:

Del Gallo seeks to match brother’s NCAA titlePeter Del Gallo is one of two USM wrestlers competing at the Division III championships in Cleveland.

...“He’s focused. He’s zeroed-in on what he needs to do.”

Del Gallo, a former Gardiner High star, is in Cleveland for his first NCAA Division III national tournament, where he’s seeded fourth at 125 pounds. His first match is Friday against Wartburg’s Brennen Doebel.

“It’s definitely exciting and I’m proud to have made it this far,” Del Gallo said, “but it’s not over yet.”

He’s one of two USM wrestlers to qualify for the NCAA championships. Austin Shorey, a freshman from Noble High, qualified at 141 pounds with a 31-7 record and will face David Flynn of Augsburg in his opening match.

ALLEN, TEXAS — Three former Midcoast high school wrestlers — who now shine on the collegiate level — experienced stellar success on the mats at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) women's national championships on Thursday, March 8 at the Allen Event Center.

The talented trio — Husson University’s Shannon Ripley and University of Maine’s Hilary Merrifield and Sierra Fonger — amassed one individual title and two runner-up finishes, as well as all three being tabbed All-Americans at the conclusion of the meet.

Ripley, a freshman for the Eagles and 2017 Oceanside High School of Rockland graduate, beat the fourth, first and second seeds in succession to nail down the national championship in the 143-pound weight class.

Re: Wrestling 2017-18:

Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:41 am

by Tom Nolette

USM Huskies@usmhuskiesWe are hampered by a character limit, but @usmwrestling earned a bunch of post-season NEWA honors, including Rookie and Asst Coaching Staff of the Year #GoHuskieshttps://t.co/MiWd2JUflF

Re: Wrestling 2017-18:

Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2018 4:44 am

by Tom Nolette

USM Huskies@usmhuskies.@USMWrestling Austin Shorey became the 1st @usouthernmaine freshman to qualify for @ncaawrestling D3 Nationals this season. He also earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors and was the NEWA co-Rookie of the Year. #GoHuskies #WhyD3 #d3weeksee pic: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DZ3BkDWV4Acvbxq.jpg